BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Bethel High student Travis Currer doesn’t just reach for the stars, he is studying them as part of the Washington Aerospace Scholars Program. The WAS program is a free, competitive, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education program for Washington state high school juniors. The program is affiliated with the NASA Johnson Space…
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Two Bethel-area robotics team qualify for state competition
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Shining Mountain and Bethel Middle School students are prepping for a new level of competition. The Shining Mountain Lego Elites and Bethel Middle School DawgBotics robotics teams recently advanced to the state championships, after posting high marks at a qualifier in December. The Lego Elites received the top prize – Champions Award and…
Pierce Transit Board Selects Service Reduction Plan
PIERCE TRANSIT, LAKEWOOD, WA – After lengthy consideration, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners on Monday evening passed a resolution directing staff to implement service reductions on September 29, 2013. The 34 percent cut in service is due the loss of Proposition 1 in November 2012. “We understand these reductions will deeply impact thousands in…
South Sound Food Summit at UPS
The South Sound Food Summit is the premier event for those dedicated to the improvement of the South Puget Sound food system. This conference will inform, organize, connect and support local community efforts to optimize the growing demand for local, fresh, healthy food, both for today and for our future. This forum provides a valuable…
4 County Council members start terms
PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Council opened its 2013 work on Tuesday, Jan. 15, by welcoming the return of one member and adding three new faces. Joyce McDonald (District 2) took the oath of office after winning a second four-year term last November. The Council then elected her as chair for the second consecutive…
More Lancer Soldiers, Brigade Command team return from Kandahar
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – After weeks of returning flights, over half of the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division has returned home safely from Kandahar. Over the past nine months, the Brigade has worked to secure peace and stability while training the Afghan National Army in preparation for the eventual turnover to the Afghan government….
Pierce County lowered to Stage 1 burn ban
Please rely on your home’s cleaner source of heat until air quality improves. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is lowering the air quality burn ban to a Stage 1 in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties effective at 1 PM on January 15, 2013. The ban remains in effect until further notice. “Air pollution levels…
DIY Tips and Assistance Programs to Help You Save on Home Heating
From USA.GOV — As the cold weather firmly takes hold in most parts of the country, you might notice a steep spike in your utility bills as your heating system works to keep your house warm. If you’re trying to keep your heating bill in check, there are some assistance programs and DIY-tips available from…
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council, Jan. 16
The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council (CCWC) Annual Planning Meeting is Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Note: We are NOT meeting in Lakewood, but instead at the Tacoma Mall Plaza, 2nd Conference Room. At our January 16th meeting we will focus on our 2013 work plan. Following a brief review of 2012, we…
Habitat Stewards Training March 6-27
Habitat Stewards Training , Register Now! The National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Pierce Conservation District and with support from the Green Tacoma Partnership, is excited to offer the Habitat Stewards Training course March 6-27, 2013. Over the course of four evening classes and two field trips, participants will learn from local experts about natural resource…
150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the Buffalo Soldier Museum
You are invited to help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the newly established Buffalo Soldier Museum, January 26th, 2013 from noon until 4pm. The museum is at 1940 South Wilkeson Street in Tacoma (near S. 19th and Sprague Avenue). Spoken word poet Elijah Muied will perform an original work inspired by the 150th…
GBA Jan. 16 at Pierce County Skills Center
Graham Business Association’s January meeting will be held at the Pierce County Skills Center on Wednesday, January 16th. [Corner of Canyon Road and 160th Street East, 16117 Canyon Road East, Puyallup 98375] There is visitor parking near the portables (small lot) and overflow parking in the student parking lot near the Olympic building (large lot)….
Pierce Prairie Post 